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Guest AuthorApril 1, 2017

We’re nearly halfway through the 2017 Florida Legislative Session and lawmakers are missing an opportunity to protect the 30,000 senior citizens who live in Florida’s 71 continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs). Vastly different from most long-term care retirement options. CCRCs provide a campus environment that offer independent living, assisted living and skilled nursing all in […]

Joe HendersonFebruary 10, 2017

Florida’s estimated 3.8 million senior citizens wanted change. They wanted to, how you say, drain the swamp? They voted overwhelmingly for Donald Trump in November. With voters age 65 and over, Trump won Florida by 17 percent. That likely was the difference in a statewide race he won over Hillary Clinton by about 119,000 votes. […]

Staff ReportsOctober 14, 2016

The Florida Department of Insurance Regulation has posted a buyer’s guide for people shopping for Medigap insurance. Officials moved Friday, in advance of the open enrollment period that begins this weekend for Medicare Advantage. “The office recently revised the rate information in this system to reflect the current pricing of these products by health insurance companies […]

Scott PowersMay 25, 2016

Illinois Democratic U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky has endorsed Susannah Randolph in the Congressional District 9 Democratic primary contest, Randolph’s campaign announced Wednesday Schakowsky, co-chair of the House Democratic Caucus Seniors Task Force, noted that Randolph would be a strong and consistent advocate for Florida’s senior citizens. “Susannah will be a key progressive ally in Congress […]

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